Long Island University Sharks @ Mercyhurst Lakers
Blunt scores 27, Mercyhurst beats LIU 85-80 in 2OT
ERIE, Pa. -- — Bernie Blunt had 27 points in Mercyhurst's 85-80 double-overtime win over LIU on Sunday.
Blunt also added three steals for the Lakers (10-13, 4-4 Northeast Conference). Jeff Planutis added 23 points while going 8 of 15 from the floor, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and 4 for 5 from the free-throw line while he also had three steals. Aidan Reichert had 16 points and shot 6 of 18 from the field and 4 for 5 from the foul line.
Brent Davis finished with 20 points for the Sharks (10-13, 6-2). Jamal Fuller added 14 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and three blocks for LIU. Blake Lander also had 14 points and two steals.
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Game Information
Erie, PA
Referee:John Cahill Jr.
Referee:Matt Porter
Referee:Adam Vandenburgh
2025-26 Standings
| Northeast ConferenceNortheast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 5-1 | - | 11-8 |
| Central Connecticut | 4-2 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Le Moyne | 4-2 | 1 | 9-10 |
| New Haven | 4-2 | 1 | 9-10 |
| Mercyhurst | 3-3 | 2 | 8-11 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 3-3 | 2 | 6-13 |
| Stonehill | 3-3 | 2 | 6-13 |
| Saint Francis | 3-3 | 2 | 5-14 |
| Wagner | 1-5 | 4 | 6-11 |
| Chicago State | 0-6 | 5 | 2-17 |
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